Pink Baby

The baby in the pink sweat suit
walks around the doctor’s office
saying hello while she wobbles on two
unsteady feet
We all say hello back when she meets our eyes
with her big eyes
Her mother tells us she speaks English
Russian and Hebrew
as she slaps another patron
the sweetest high five–

Tiny Kiss

I softly kiss your
little wet nose
gray nose
that matches your
gray fur
you let me kiss
you twice
with my hands
cupped around your
face, eyes closed
then you walk
around the desk
behind the computer
and back again
with all your
beautiful grayness
to say
“Hello.”

Afternoon Haiku

Waiting for the sun

To peak out before she sets

Will I say goodbye?